Black MTB trails

Not for the faint hearted, these are technically difficult mountain biking trails for experts

Where?: Val Thorens
Featured in: Mountain Biking Trails
Updated: 25 March 2025

There are black trails in the valley, one downhill specific and one cross-country.

The downhill trail at a length of 19km and with an ascent of 250m, as well as the descent of 2,124m, is an endurance ride that will get the adrenaline and the heart pumping. Taking you all the way down into the town of Moutiers.

You have to be sure to know not only where you are going, but also how to get back to your accommodation as there are no specific bike buses from Moutiers.

The cross-country trail 'au fil du Doron' is certainly no walk in the park either with a length of 35km, an ascent of 1,840m and the same in descent.

What to see

Vanoise National Park

Distance from location
33.5 km

The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region.

Where to lunch

Favela Bar and Restaurant

Where?
Val Thorens

Located on the Val Thorens famous bar street you will find Favela. A venue not to be missed.
Les Explorateurs restaurant

Where?
Val Thorens

One of Val Thorens' newest five star hotels has an incredible Michelin starred restaurant within.
La Cave Restaurant

Where?
Val Thorens

Chef Eric Samson revisits some of your favourite traditional mountain dishes.
Beca Restaurant

Where?
Val Thorens

Well known throughout the resort, this restaurant offers fine dining, and is recognised as one of the leading restaurants of the Alps.
Il Gusto Restaurant

Where?
Val Thorens

This Italian restaurant offers gourmet Italian cuisine in the heart of Val Thorens.
Le Bistrot Gourmand Restaurant

Where?
Val Thorens

At this restaurant you will find a warm, welcoming atmosphere and fine Savoyard cuisine using local ingredients and traditional recipes.

What to do

Bowling

Where?
Val Thorens

Val Thorens Bowling offers a range of activities right in the heart of the resort.
Le Lac Blanc Cinema

Where?
Val Thorens

This cinema has two daily screenings and an afternoon screening on bad weather days.
Val Tho Motoneige Activity Company

Where?
Val Thorens

Head out on a snowmobile with a guide and experience the mountains at night time when the lifts have closed and the pistes are quiet.
Raquette Nature

Where?
Val Thorens

Discover the beauty of the untouched natural mountains on snow shoes.